F1 Race Today: Miami Grand Prix 2026 new start time, schedule, TV channel and FREE live stream

The second race of the F1 Miami Grand Prix weekend gets underway today (Sunday, May 3), and this is where the main points are on offer.

We are set for a fascinating race and we have a NEW start time with weather chaos expected in South Florida late on Sunday afternoon.

Following a sprint race one-two for McLaren on Saturday, Sunday's main race is set up nicely, with world championship leader Kimi Antonelli starting on pole position with four-time world champion Max Verstappen behind him on the front row.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are only starting down in fourth and seventh respectively, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc rounds out the top three.

The usually fast-starting Ferraris in 2026 are placed third and sixth on the grid respectively, and Lewis Hamilton will need to go on the attack early on to have any chance of a podium.

Add into all of this the fact that there is rain and thunderstorms forecast for the race, and we could have ourselves a cracker!

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When is the 2026 Miami Grand Prix?

The Miami GP gets underway today (Sunday, May 3) at 1pm local time (ET) - that has been moved forward three hours from the original 4pm local time start. This is due to the forecast thunderstorms in the Miami Gardens area in the late afternoon.

The race is scheduled to last for just under two hours, but the threat of lightning in the area may just extend that period, with red flags and race suspensions a possibility.

Find the grand prix start time converted to your local time zone below:

Miami Grand Prix 2026 Session Times

Grand Prix - Sunday, May 3, 2026

How to watch the 2026 Miami Grand Prix live on TV today

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Check below to see how to tune in for some major countries:

Where to watch: F1 2026 broadcasters by region

* - A free seven-day trial of Apple TV is available for fans in the US, allowing them to watch F1 for free this weekend.

F1TV Pro also carries coverage of the sport, depending on which territory you are in.

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